For the past five decades Dame Vivienne Westwood has been the undisputed Queen of Fashion. Since she burst onto the scene in London King’s Road in the 1970’s when she created ‘Punk’ alongside Malcolm McLaren then followed that in the 1980’s with ‘New Romantic’ look, this dynamic and often controversial genius has been responsible for more new fashion trends than any other living designer. The clothes she designs are usually androgynous and she has never shied away from incorporating elements of sexuality in them : her current Spring/Summer Ad Campaign shot by Juergen Teller features gay p0rn star Colby Keller in various states of undress.
In 2012 Westwood was named one of the 60 most important Brits to have the most significant impact during the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. It was one Queen recognizing another.
As part of I-D’s i-Cons series, journalist Matthew Whitehouse sits down with the great woman herself as Westwood talks about her life and her passions and her work that has made her such an iconic presence.
